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Machete used in Brechin Hill home invasion

NANAIMO - Police say a machete was used in a home invasion by two men who burst into a condo unit on Poplar St. just off Terminal Ave.RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien said it happened Monday, Feb. 8 at about 8 ...

Feb 09, 2021

Construction begins on $16m project to expand Hammond Bay Elementary

NANAIMO - A north Nanaimo elementary school is undergoing a substantial expansion. The ministry of education on Tuesday, Feb. 9 announced construction had begun at Hammond Bay Elementary to add 12 cla...

Feb 09, 2021

First deep freeze of winter hits Nanaimo region

NANAIMO - A snow shovel might not get too much of a work out, but a thick winter jacket and gloves will come in handy this week.Environment Canada posted sweeping weather alerts over the weekend, incl...

Feb 09, 2021

'It's a dream come true:' Nanaimo's Dylan Coghlan soaks up NHL experience with Golden Knights

NANAIMO - No in-person fans saw it, but Nanaimo hockey grad Dylan Coghlan made a strong impression during his NHL regular season debut with the Vegas Golden Knights. The 22-year-old defenceman from Na...

Feb 08, 2021

New COVID-19 cases remain high in Island Health as provincial numbers fall

NANAIMO - Good news across B.C. in the fight against COVID-19 hasn't yet turned into good news within Island Health. The number of active cases in B.C. fell by roughly 500 on Monday, Feb. 8 as 1,236 n...

Feb 08, 2021

Investigation continues into Nanaimo Parkway smash and dash, drugs and weapons seized

NANAIMO - Police are continuing an investigation into a late-night single vehicle accident on the Nanaimo Parkway.Emergency services attended a stretch of Hwy. 19 adjacent to Pryde Vista golf course a...

Feb 08, 2021

City examining ways to address Nanaimo's downtown battered by social disorder

NANAIMO - A pair of projects addressing downtown social disorder are pushing forward, while City officials monitor how to react to an expected increase in challenges in the months ahead.Dave LaBerge, ...

Feb 08, 2021

John Barsby secondary, Bayview elementary add COVID-19 exposure events

NANAIMO - The number of COVID-19 cases in School District 68 continues to swell.John Barsby secondary school confirmed an additional case over the weekend with a potential exposure event at the school...

Feb 07, 2021

Early literacy program helping immigrant families lands funding extension

NANAIMO - Literacy Central Vancouver Island has a better read on the future of a popular school readiness program.A five year funding extension for IPALS ensures the initiative will continue increasin...

Feb 07, 2021

Coldest 'Month' of the Year annual event presses on to tackle homelessness crisis

NANAIMO - The annual Coldest Night of the Year event is adapting and expanding to combat both the increasing rise in homelessness and the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the event normally held on one c...

Feb 07, 2021